Job Description
Job Description
Overview:
- We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic quick learner who is looking to start their career in Public Health and INGO, to gain skills in programme Administration and Support Services.
About the role
- Working within the Operations, Performance & Finance Directorate, the job holders will be responsible for delivering a flexible and multi-disciplinary range of services to the organisation.
- Amongst these is the provision of administrative assistance to the Support Services unit, other employees, and visitors at the Country Office in Abuja.
- Additionally, the role involves staffing the front desks and performing protocol duties, including receiving and directing visitors and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Improve appreciation for office etiquettes, acceptable behaviours, interpersonal skills, and diligence to responsibility.
- Prepare interns for future careers in administrative and corporate services roles.
- Instil a culture of problem-solving and develop the capacity to stay calm under pressure.
- Provide protocol services to stakeholders within the office premises.
- Support the Administrative Secretary and Assistant, and the Support Services team, to complete necessary tasks and projects.
- Assist the Support Services Manager with ad-hoc tasks and projects.
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls to recipients.
- Receive visitors to the organisation and direct them appropriately.
- Receive, sort, and distribute mails and other deliveries.
- Maintain a courteous and welcoming ambience within the reception area.
- Establish and maintain good rapport with visitors and stakeholders.
- Resolve stakeholder requests and enquiries.
- Ensure a very clean and neat waiting area.
- Efficiently handle incoming telephone calls and mails.
- Deliver tasks and objectives on time as required by the Admin Officers or the Support Services Manager.
- Participate in review meetings held at the end of each month.
- Write progress reports after each review meeting.
Skills and Experience:
- The Support Services Intern will provide a flexible range of services within the Operations, Performance & Finance Directorate, including administrative assistance and front desk protocol duties at the Country Office in Abuja.
- They will develop office etiquettes, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving abilities, preparing for future careers in administrative roles.
- Key responsibilities include supporting the Support Services team, handling phone calls, receiving visitors, and managing mail.
- The intern will maintain a welcoming reception area, establish good rapport with stakeholders, and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
- Monthly review meetings will be held, and progress reports will be written.
Essential Skills:
- Strong administration skills
- Excellent customer care skills, particularly over the telephone
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Time management skills
- Good IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft applications
- Hands-on experience with office automation
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity.